Archer's great outing helps Rays keep pace in East

Summary of 2 articles · Updated Aug 28, 2013

Archer allowed one run and five hits while striking out five. Archer pitched seven strong innings, David DeJesus scored twice and the Rays beat the Angels 4-1 Wednesday night, ending Los Angeles' four-game winning streak. Archer pitched efficiently throug… (more)h seven innings and allowed just one run on five hits, his biting slider continually diving away from the Angels' bats. The Rays jumped on Angels starter Garrett Richards early, striking for one run in the first thanks to hits from David DeJesus and Ben Zobrist. I saw a close-up on TV where he was almost talking himself, and I know he was telling himself the right things regarding how to slow down and how to focus ...